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Former Duke Garde Michael Savarino — the grandson of Mike Krzyzewskic — pleaded guilty to DWI… Olasmediatv.com Sports has confirmed.
According to an Orange County, NC, court official, Savarino held the plea Tuesday. The charge he pleaded guilty to was the least serious form of disability driving (level 5), the court official said.
As part of his sentencing, Savarino was ordered to fill out a victim panel, complete 24 hours of community service and complete a treatment program. According to the court official, Savarino has already completed the victim panel and community service. He has until January 2023 to complete the treatment program.
Savarino was initially arrested back in November 2021 – after police said he blew through a stop sign with his star teammate, Paolo Bancheroin the car.
Authorities said Savarino – whose mother is Coach K’s eldest daughter – showed signs of restraint during the ensuing traffic stop… and was arrested. Police say tests later revealed he had a .08 BAG.
Savarino, who was 20 years old at the time of the arrest, was eventually charged with DWI for the incident.
Meanwhile, Banchero – who now plays for the Orlando Magic – was charged with complicity and complicity with DWI for his alleged role in the incident. A court official confirmed that the former Blue Devils superstar is due to appear in court for a hearing in the case later Wednesday morning.
Savarino graduated from Duke earlier this year and has since announced that he plans to transfer to New York University.